Location: Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community of volunteers to make a difference in the lives of people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious, and Courageous.
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and champion equitable opportunities. We welcome interest from volunteers with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Volunteer opportunities include: Supporting our allied health therapy teams working with children and adults.Supporting our Lifestyles, sports, and accommodation clients.Gaining experience in our corporate services.Details of the role: Mighty Kids Holiday Program at Port Macquarie30/09/2024 - 04/10/2024, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm5-13 years age range
Come and gain some skills directly with our amazing therapy team.
With a goal to strengthen, fine-tune, or learn new motor skills (fine and gross) so Kids can play and participate more confidently in everyday activities. Goals can include:
Get around more independently (stairs, uneven surfaces)Ride a bike, trike, or scooterDressing skills such as buttons, socks & shoesUse cutleryDevelop cooking skillsBenefits: Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professional growth.Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community.Support you to make a career change, explore new experiences, and make new social connections.Develop confidence and build new skills.Gain hands-on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions.Dates & Times:30/09/2024 - 04/10/2024, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tasks & Responsibilities:Support the amazing Port Mac therapists.
Role requirements: 16 years and above.NDIS Worker Screening.Working with Children Check (NSW).Working with Vulnerable People (ACT).Important information:Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to volunteer. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive environment and engaging volunteers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support you in the recruitment process and to be successful and safe at CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients, students, and volunteers. As such we encourage all volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing, and safety of people with a disability. We are a child-safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
CPA is a smoke-free workplace including in, on, and around CPA sites and vehicles.
How to Apply:Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact Angela Dives on .
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